Teething can cause a sore, uncomfortable mouth and a need to chew on everything and anything. The body can react to teething by producing a rash.
New parents should be concerned about teething rashes. It can be frightening to see your child’s skin rashes. It can be caused by many things, so it isn’t easy to pinpoint the cause. Anxiety, which is a mental illness, is one of the possible causes. Your baby’s rashes may not be caused by your pregnancy. It doesn’t matter what; it is important to identify the root cause of your baby’s rash before you can treat it. Understanding the root cause will help you provide relief.
Recognize These Odd Signs of Teething
Teething Fever
Low-grade fevers are not unusual in babies who are teething. A variety of reasons could cause teething fever. Teething fever is a natural increase in body temperature. However, it’s not as severe as normal fever levels. Your baby may be sick if its temperature rises above 101.9F.
Your baby’s temperature can rise if the gum is inflamed. This can lead to less watery diarrhoea if there is excessive drool. These symptoms may indicate that your infant is experiencing teething. Talk to your doctor if you have other concerns unrelated to teething. Your baby could have rashes due to sickness.
Diaper Rashes
Your baby’s saliva can make diarrhoea less watery. Your baby’s excess saliva can cause acidity in their poop, leading to irritation of the bum and diaper rashes.
Hardly Sleeping
Both you and your baby may have difficulty sleeping. Your baby will be more fussy than usual due to the teething pain and irritated skin. Bottle feeding can also be painful. It is your responsibility to comfort your baby during this time. This will improve the mental well-being of your child and help you to relax.
The Relationship between Teething and Rashes
What is a teething rash? A teething rash is referred to by medical professionals as a drool rash. During the teething phase, some babies produce more saliva than others. Some babies might produce more saliva than others. These cases can lead to irritation of the skin and other parts of the body due to a digestive enzyme in saliva.
The location of the affected skin can determine the physical characteristics. Bright red bumps and splotches on your baby’s neck could be signs of an infection. However, they may appear visually as eczema. Your baby’s skin may develop a rash after teething, which can cause it to smell vinegary or “off” when it touches these areas.
Helping your baby by naturally treating and preventing Teething Rash
There are many things you can do to help your baby’s skin heal after their toothing rashes.
A bib can be kept on the baby’s neck or near their chest to stop drool. The bib can be used to clean up excess drool, and keep your baby dry. It can be difficult to wipe their face and neck, especially if they have a lot of saliva. If a towel isn’t available, a bib can make it easier.
It can make a big difference in the healing of rashes. As a preventive measure, lanolin cream acts as a barrier between your baby’s saliva and the skin. Waxelene can be used for diaper rashes, teething rashes, and dry skin. This natural cream can soothe the skin of your infant. You’ll likely already have petroleum jelly on hand, so it can be an excellent alternative to waxelene.
Skin balms can be used as a diaper rash cream to help babies who are teething. This will protect your child’s skin against another rash flare-up. You should look for balms that have antibacterial or antifungal ingredients such as shea butter or essential oils.
You’ll notice a significant improvement in baby teething rash symptoms once you start treating it. Teething rashes are temporary and can be treated quickly.
Remedies for a Baby with Skin Rash With Teething
- Warm water can be used to wash your baby’s skin. To avoid irritation, gently pat dry. Do not rub.
- Apply a thin layer of a body-rash ointment to your baby’s skin. To create a barrier, a thin layer of petroleum jelly can be applied to your baby’s skin.
- Give your baby teething toys, such as rings or colds to ease gum discomfort.
- If the barrier becomes thinned, reapply the ointment. Make sure that there is protection for the skin. This protects the skin from irritation, soothes and reduces the current rash.
